Jesse Brooks
Digital Content Producer
New Orleans, Louisiana
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Jesse Brooks is a Digital Content Producer creating content for the web in the New Orleans market.
Brooks previously worked as a reporter for the Hammond Daily Star and newspapers in Amite, Kentwood, and St. Helena Parish. He is an LPA award-winning writer and journalist. He is also a New Orleans based singer-songwriter, comedian, and actor.
Updated: Jan. 11, 2023 at 1:22 PM CST
|By Jesse Brooks
Former State Sen. Karen Carter Peterson was sentenced to nearly two years in prison on a federal wire fraud charge Wednesday (Jan. 11).
Updated: Dec. 20, 2022 at 11:42 AM CST
|By Jesse Brooks
Cantrell tapped Captain Michelle Woodfork Tuesday (Dec. 20) morning in a press conference. She becomes the first female police superintendent in the history of the force.
Updated: Dec. 19, 2022 at 2:29 PM CST
|By Jesse Brooks and Emily Van de Riet
A 73-year-old woman died in a fire at her home because she was trapped by a security gate with a padlock on it, according to the victim’s family.
Updated: Dec. 2, 2022 at 10:17 AM CST
|By Jesse Brooks
Apparently, the fine folks at PointsBet Sportsbook decided to give Louisiana sports fans a Who Dat heart-attack by posting a prank promotional video that depicts the future Hall of Fame New Orleans Saints quarterback filming a spot in the middle of a field during a thunderstorm getting struck by lightning.
Updated: Nov. 15, 2022 at 2:41 PM CST
|By Jesse Brooks
Gunshots were reported in the area around 8:30 a.m.
Updated: Oct. 24, 2022 at 9:36 AM CDT
|By Jesse Brooks
While just about everyone in South Louisiana knows that every Monday is red beans & rice day, Oct. 24 will now be recognized as the “official” day for the dish by the State of Louisiana.
Updated: Oct. 18, 2022 at 5:21 PM CDT
|By Jesse Brooks
Deputies say that a woman called 911 around 8:30 a.m. saying that she had just shot her daughter and that she was about to shoot herself.
Updated: Sep. 6, 2022 at 7:33 AM CDT
|By Jesse Brooks
The suspect surrendered to deputies Tuesday morning after negotiators were successful in defusing the situation, the sheriff’s office says. There were no injuries.
Updated: Sep. 1, 2022 at 12:14 PM CDT
|By Jesse Brooks
Fox 8 Saints analyst Jeff Duncan reports that wide receiver Michael Thomas, who was dealing with a hamstring injury through preseason, is expected to start week 1 on the road in Atlanta on Sunday, Sept. 11.
Updated: Aug. 30, 2022 at 2:43 PM CDT
|By Jesse Brooks
NFL insider Ian Rapoport is reporting that defensive back Chauncy Gardner-Johnson is headed to Philadelphia via trade after contract extension talks broke down.
Updated: Aug. 30, 2022 at 12:19 PM CDT
|By Jesse Brooks
A woman accused of stabbing a convenience store clerk in Ponchatoula has been located after her truck flipped in St. Tammany Parish.
Updated: Aug. 26, 2022 at 1:51 PM CDT
|By Jesse Brooks and FOX 8 Staff
The Louisiana Secretary of State’s office confirmed that the recall petition was filed on Friday (Aug. 26).
Updated: Aug. 23, 2022 at 8:21 AM CDT
|By Jesse Brooks
As fate would have it, the next morning after Gillikin’s impressive boot, he received a notice from the NFL that he had been selected for routine random drug testing.
Updated: Aug. 22, 2022 at 9:19 AM CDT
|By Jesse Brooks
Receiver Michael Thomas was one of several notable players who didn’t practice Sunday.
Updated: Aug. 18, 2022 at 10:20 AM CDT
|By Jesse Brooks
For their regular season schedule release, the Pelicans dropped a video of VP David Griffin tickling the ivories to some dramatic music as listing dates for games scroll across the screen.
Updated: Jun. 29, 2022 at 12:28 PM CDT
|By Jesse Brooks
The former Heisman winner has been known for being upfront and public with his opinions
Updated: Jun. 25, 2022 at 9:05 PM CDT
|By Jesse Brooks
An anonymous online message board poster, known as ‘Q’, that has been accused of spreading false narratives through political conspiracy theories is active again after being dormant for two years, according to documentarian Cullen Hoback.
Updated: Jun. 1, 2022 at 4:33 PM CDT
|By Jesse Brooks
Jefferson deputies say that, per the results of an investigation, they believe an unattended child started the fire in the Harahan Walmart on Monday (May 30) night.
Updated: Jun. 1, 2022 at 11:24 AM CDT
|By Jesse Brooks
Kody Blanchard, 18, of Marrero, was arrested Tuesday (May 31) night
Updated: May. 30, 2022 at 9:12 PM CDT
|By Jesse Brooks and Kaitlin Rust
The 31-foot twin inboard/outboard motorboat carried six people at the time it flipped and began sinking.
Updated: May. 18, 2022 at 2:26 PM CDT
|By Jesse Brooks
A 8-year-old boy that was reported missing Wednesday morning has been returned home and is safe.
Updated: May. 18, 2022 at 7:42 AM CDT
|By Jesse Brooks
The ping pong balls have fallen and the Pelicans will choose their next player at 8th overall in the upcoming 2022 NBA Draft.
Updated: May. 12, 2022 at 10:40 AM CDT
|By Jesse Brooks
The game will be on Sun., Sept. 11 with a kickoff set for noon.
Updated: May. 11, 2022 at 3:58 PM CDT
|By Jesse Brooks
Edwards, who spoke at a Rotary Club meeting in Baton Rouge this afternoon, acknowledged that he’s signed previous anti-abortion legislature before but that previous bills he’s signed never set to criminalize mothers.
Updated: May. 6, 2022 at 6:55 AM CDT
|By Jesse Brooks
Demetris Harris, 19, is facing charges of first-degree rape, aggravated kidnapping, and possession of a firearm in a gun-free zone.
Updated: May. 5, 2022 at 7:15 PM CDT
|By Jesse Brooks and Kaitlin Rust
Police say that the suspect took the victim around 8 a.m. in the area of North Oak Street and West Dakota Street and the incident was reported to campus police at 10:52 a.m.
Updated: May. 3, 2022 at 10:38 PM CDT
|By Jesse Brooks, Kaitlin Rust and FOX 8 Staff
The Natchez Steamboat has sustained fire damage.
Updated: Apr. 26, 2022 at 10:00 AM CDT
|By Jesse Brooks
In the Pelicans’ 118-103 win over Phoenix in Game 4, their rookie sent the message that their permanent time in New Orleans is now by showing no fear in front of an old familiar face.
UNO student died of fentanyl overdose before Uber driver dropped her body at hospital, coroner finds
Updated: Apr. 21, 2022 at 1:42 PM CDT
|By Jesse Brooks
On Tues., April 19, Orleans Parish Coroner Jason Melancon released the results of Whetstone’s autopsy which determined that she had lethal doses of fentanyl and ethanol in her system at the time of her death.
Updated: Apr. 21, 2022 at 12:38 PM CDT
|By Jesse Brooks
ESPN is reporting that Suns star guard Devin Booker is likely out with a hamstring injury for the remainder of the series.
Updated: Apr. 6, 2022 at 11:22 PM CDT
|By Jesse Brooks
One of the state’s largest free events, second only to Mardi Gras, will return for its 50th year after a two-year absence related to pandemic shutdowns.
Updated: Mar. 30, 2022 at 2:51 PM CDT
|By Jesse Brooks
Authorities say that the incident occurred in the 200 block of Dianne Drive around 5:30 p.m.
Updated: Mar. 29, 2022 at 1:09 AM CDT
|By Jesse Brooks
Love stories aren’t always conventional.
Updated: Mar. 23, 2022 at 10:56 AM CDT
|By Jesse Brooks and FOX 8 Staff
Tornadoes touched down Tuesday night, causing major damage in Arabi, the Lower 9th Ward, Lacombe, Mandeville, and other areas.
Updated: Feb. 25, 2022 at 11:32 AM CST
|By Jesse Brooks and FOX 8 Staff
If Payton were to be chosen as Aikman’s replacement, he would team up with play-by-play announcer Joe Buck.
Updated: Feb. 24, 2022 at 12:51 PM CST
|By Jesse Brooks
Emma Savoie, 6, has died after being struck by a truck in Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School parking lot.
Updated: Feb. 4, 2022 at 9:02 AM CST
|By Jesse Brooks
Bieniemy will interview for the job on Saturday and is reportedly the last candidate that will interview for the job. Rapoport said that he thinks that a hiring decision could be made this weekend.
Updated: Feb. 3, 2022 at 1:14 PM CST
|By Jesse Brooks
A Metairie man is behind bars for attempting to hire someone to murder his business partner.
Updated: Jan. 27, 2022 at 10:57 AM CST
|By Jesse Brooks
Brees also shared several iconic photos of moments in his career alongside Payton.
Updated: Jan. 12, 2022 at 3:58 PM CST
|By Jesse Brooks
Lisa Samuels, 50, of Donaldsonville, was arrested in Ascension Parish and sent to the St. James Parish Jail Wednesday morning where she is being held for indecent behavior with juveniles and molestation of a juvenile.
Updated: Dec. 14, 2021 at 4:20 PM CST
|By Jesse Brooks and Debra Worley
A man was arrested and another is recovering after a verbal argument in a Louisiana parking lot turned violent.
Updated: Dec. 2, 2021 at 9:49 AM CST
|By Jesse Brooks
The Saints will be without star running back Alvin Kamara, tackle Ryan Ramczyk, and tackle Terron Armstead.
Updated: Dec. 2, 2021 at 8:53 AM CST
|By Jesse Brooks, Kaitlin Rust and Gray News staff
The victim, Jonshel Alexander, 22, was around 11 years old when she was cast in Benh Zeitlin’s low-budget yet visually stunning full-length motion picture filmed in Montegut and areas around Terrebonne Parish.
Updated: Nov. 30, 2021 at 4:28 PM CST
|By Jesse Brooks
The search is over. Former Notre Dame Head Coach Brian Kelly is headed to Baton Rouge.
Updated: Nov. 23, 2021 at 10:51 PM CST
|By Jesse Brooks
Pernell Anthony Jones Jr., 31, will be sentenced for conspiracy to commit mail fraud on Feb. 24, 2022, according to the court.
Updated: Nov. 23, 2021 at 5:59 PM CST
|By Jesse Brooks
Former Saints punter Thomas Morstead has signed with NFC rival Atlanta Falcons, per an announcement on social media.
Updated: Nov. 12, 2021 at 12:06 PM CST
|By Jesse Brooks
What deputies found between slices of bread on Tuesday wasn’t exactly nutritious.
Updated: Nov. 2, 2021 at 4:10 PM CDT
|By Jesse Brooks
Two Houma police officers were involved in the fatal shooting of a disturbance suspect, officials say.
Updated: Oct. 8, 2021 at 5:08 PM CDT
|By Rob Masson and Jesse Brooks
An 18-year-old Covington High School student has been arrested for assaulting a teacher in the classroom Wednesday, police say.
Updated: Oct. 7, 2021 at 9:32 AM CDT
|By Jesse Brooks
Police say the bus was stopped in the northbound lane with stop signs and flashing lights activated.
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